Cherry marmalade - Raw and Healthy

There are 2 slices of bread on a plate that are spread with vegan cream cheese and cherry marmalade. On the side on the plate, there is a spoon with some of the spread. You can also see a cup of coffee and a pale hand towel on the side of the plate.

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Cherry marmalade - Raw and Healthy

This small batch and healthy cherry marmalade is so delicious with its zesty orange flavor and extra sweet cherries. Aside from letting the marmalade set in the fridge, this recipe is very fast to make, but still feels like a special treat.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Minimal fridge resting time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Breakfast, condiment, Sauce

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy, Low in fat, No granulated sugar, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 118kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

30 fresh or frozen cherries pitted
1 large Navel orange juiced and zested (should give you about ½ cup of juice)
2 ½ tbsp ground chia seeds see note
2 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup or to taste

Instructions

Start by preparing the ingredients: Zest the whole orange and set aside. Then juice the orange. Also, pit the cherries if using fresh ones and if using frozen cherries, start by thawing them for a few seconds in the microwave.
In the food processor, add 20 pitted cherries (keep the other 10 aside), the orange juice, ground chia seeds and agave nectar. Process until you reach a smooth texture, about 30 seconds.
Add the remaining 10 cherries and pulse once or twice, or until they are roughly chopped, but not completely processed.
Transfer the cherry mix in a medium bowl. Add the orange zest and mix well.
Let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours to allow the jam to set. Enjoy cold. Keep in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Using already ground chia seeds will allow you to reach a jam texture closer to a regular store-bought consistency. I have used whole chia seeds while testing this recipe and the result was also great although with more texture (tapioca-like).
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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